Top 10 Best Fuzz Pedals Under $150 (July 2024)

Slash's secret weapon on “Appetite for Destruction,” the MXR pedal provides thick, powerful, sustained tone that cuts through any mix. It gives you the octave-up tone that's synonymous with Slash's legendary sound.

The device takes the raw distortion of a Fuzz Face and combines it with a super stable octave generator. Eliminating the need for a center octave cable. Famous for its work in Jimi Hendrix's “Foxy Lady” and “Castles Made of Sand,” this effect is now easily accessible with the Slash Octave Fuzz (SOF) pedal. It is called an octave fuzz because it generates an octave above the note played on the guitar. It also features a volume control and a tone control.

The SOF brings you the same effects found on Slash's tour-proven pedalboard. It's Tone knob blends the octave and fuzz together while the Level knob adjusts the output volume. The SOF also offers true bypass switching, which maintains the integrity and original tone when the pedal is disengaged.

It is a modified version of the classic MXR Distortion Plus pedal that was used by Slash on the Appetite for Destruction Tour. It is a high quality fuzz effect that provides you with the ability to effortlessly achieve the tones you want. An easy to use and durable pedal, suitable for any guitarists board.

• Voiced specifically for Joe's humbucker-driven tone
• Full of sustain rich, creamy fuzz.
• True bypass and now ROHS compliant.
• Pedalboard friendly size
• True Bypass
• NOS Russion Germanium Transistors

Now you can get Joe Bonamassa's signature fuzz while saving precious pedalboard space. The FFM4 Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face Mini Distortion delivers the same thick, creamy fuzz tones as its big brother but in a much smaller housing with several upgrades for modern convenience. The Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face takes the classic voicing of a monolith effect and adds some tweaks it to the specifications of one of today's best-known blues guitarists.  Equipped with hand-selected NOS Russian military germanium transistors, the FFM4 sports a rich gloss black finish and features a bright status LED, an AC power jack, and a battery door for convenience. Like all Fuzz Face pedals, the FFM4 features true bypass switching.

Specifically designed to make humbuckers scream, this hand-wired special edition sports Russian-spec germanium transistors that send your tone straight to big, searing presence. A must-have for fans of Smokin' Joe, this is also a solid choice for those after a germanium-voiced fuzz that has no problem traipsing over to distortion with the turn of a knob.

Overall this is a high quality pedal. Very responsive to the guitar's volume and tone controls. It's best with the fuzz cranked to the max, then using guitar volume to clean up as needed. Very smooth, warm, rich, fuzz that's perfect with humbuckers. Check it out today!

EarthQuaker Devices Erupter is one of the most innovative and creative fuzz pedals available. Featuring vintage and octave elements. Built with a big octave fuzz and fuzz sound, the pedal produces a warm and fuzzy tone. Perfect for a variety of musical genres, from rock to blues, to punk and more. Based off of the classic Klon Centaur circuit, they've crammed a ridiculous amount of gain on tap. And cranked the output to the max! The end result is a pedal that has its own sound and feel, yet retains the feel and tone of the original.

The Erupter started life as a collaboration between EarthQuaker Devices and Dweezil Zappa. It has a unique sound that's unlike anything we've ever heard before. It starts with a classic fuzz that's absolutely huge. Then it adds a very sub-octave tone that just rumbles and shakes everything around. Finally, it adds a touch of ring modulation for a just a hint of “wah” so you can be sure your octave up fuzz is doing exactly what you want it to. At the heart of the Erupter is a classic fuzz, but it's so much more.

The Erupter is EarthQuaker Devices' take on the classic fuzz pedal. Built with the same high quality components and true bypass switching as the rest of the Earthquaker Devices lineup. The Erupter is ready to play hard when you are. It's designed to rip speaker cones and shred the gnarliest of guitar solos.

• From gated, low-gain splat to almost infinite sustaining buzz, cover a lot of ground with very little fuss and a whole lot of attitude
• The controls are as simple as it gets with Volume and Fuzz knobs as well as a toggle for high or low gain settings
• Crank the Volume and leave Fuzz down low to give you lower-gain, vintage-style fuzz
• Crank the Fuzz to find all the cutting and splatty tones you need for any riff or lead line
• In the – mode, the toggle gives you a low-gain mode where you get vintage broken-speaker type sounds
• Flip it into the + mode and you get a classic yet modern high-gain buzz to blow the roof off with
• Power; Standard 9V DC Negative Power
• Power Draw; 3 mA
• Dimensions; 3.6" x 1.5" x 1"

Welcome to the next generation of tiny fuzz that you turn on with your foot… or the Mini Foot Fuzz V2 as we like to call it. Though this little purple guy may have a toy-like appearance, you will quickly realize the sounds that come from this box are no child’s play. From gated, low-gain splat to almost infinite sustaining buzz, the Mini Foot Fuzz V2 covers a lot of ground with very little fuss and a whole lot of attitude.

The controls on the Mini Foot Fuzz V2 are as simple as it gets with Volume and Fuzz knobs as well as a toggle for high or low gain settings. Crank the Volume and leave Fuzz down low to give you lower-gain, vintage-style fuzz. Once you start to crank the Fuzz you will find all the cutting and splatty tones you need for any riff or lead line. In the – mode, the toggle gives you a low-gain mode where you get vintage broken-speaker type sounds. Flip it into the + mode and you get a classic yet modern high-gain buzz to blow the roof off with. The gain toggle is the key to the Mini Foot's depth. Flip on to the low gain side for a broken speaker vibe. On the high gain you'll have a modern fuzz worthy of the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins or Muse.

Overall it's a pretty pedal, a nice vivid colour with a cute design. It packs a punch when you turn the fuzz way up & can achieve that vintage sound with the fuzz turned down. We think it's a winner and that's why it made the cut.

The Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal is one of the most iconic fuzz pedal ever made and has been in production for a long time. It provides an immediate tone that every musician craves. The FZ-5 was designed to bring back the thick, fuzzy, singing lead tones of vintage 1960s-era fuzz pedals. The classic fuzz tones of guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, and David Gilmour can be replicated using the FZ-5.

It's a pedal for rock fans and guitarists who want to capture the same fuzzy distortion as the original 1970s-era Fuzz Face, but with some modern enhancements. The Boss FZ-5 is a cult classic. The FZ-1 pedal was originally introduced in the mid-70s as an addition to the growing range of BOSS effects pedals. Since then, it has remained a popular favorite, earning its place in the hearts of many guitarists through its thick, warm sound.

The FZ-5 adds distinctive, razor-sharp cutting tones with a three-band EQ to the sound of your guitar. The FZ-5's controls are simple and easy to use, and it works well with any type of guitar sound. With its warm, full, and thick sound, it's a perfect choice for adding an aggressive edge to your guitar's sound.

The Fulltone 70-BC helps your guitar cut through the mix. It is a silicon fuzz pedal that features a 3-band EQ with sweeping mid control. It is a very clean, high-gain fuzz.

Created in the late 80's the FAT 70 was an instant classic giving players massive crunch and hair like sustain. It's at home in any rock rig or with a stack of amps for a wall of sound. The FAT 70 will take you from "Smoke on the Water" to "The Star Spangled Banner" with no problem. The FAT 70 will bring more gain than you dreamed possible to your rig. This pedal is built to last for years of continuous use. This fuzz pedal is the real deal and is made by hand in the U.S.A.

The Fulltone 70-BC is a classic guitar effects pedal that provides guitarists with the perfect blend of warm, round, overdrive and a little bit of fuzz. Great as a boost pedal, the Fulltone 70-BC is a great addition to any pedal board. It's a vintage style fuzz with an aggressive tone and a warm sustain. The name "BC" stands for "British Classic" and indicates that the circuit is based on the classic "Small Stone" silicon Fuzz Face.

The M236 Super Badass Variac Fuzz pedal produces everything from sparkly clean tones to the gnarliest, most outrageous fuzz you've ever heard. It's easy to use and features an internal trimmer for adjusting the amount of Fuzz. Built with the same rugged construction as the original Super Badass, this new version employs a special circuit that allows you to dial in a variety of octave-shifted tones from clean to searing, for everything from mild overdrive to dangerous distortion. With its easy-access controls and LED indicator, the M236 is truly a badass tool for shaping your own unique guitar sound.

If you're looking for a versatile fuzz pedal with serious tone-shaping possibilities, check out the MXR M236. It's a classic pedal that's been around for decades and it's still a favorite of guitarists everywhere. The Variac feature lets you crank the knob to the right for a tighter, more aggressive tone that's perfect for soloing.

This pedal delivers the kind of warm, gated fuzz that players seek out for blues, garage, drone, stoner, and more. The Variac control allows you to dial in a wider range. To find the perfect sound to fit your mood. It also features a musical-friendly tone control, a more versatile gain range and a larger footswitch. Not forgetting a modern voicing throughout that will make you forget you're playing a pedal.

The classic M236 warped and tweaked to deliver a whole new dimension of sound. Four control knobs on the front make it easy to dial in everything from psychedelic ring-mod effects to classic rock tones. The pedal lets you fine-tune the Fuzz to achieve the exact sound you're after. From a smooth, warm, classic Fuzz to a splattery, octave-up tone, you can do it all with the M236 Super Badass Variac Fuzz.

• Exact replica of the original circuit of JHF1 Hendrix Fuzz Face
• Legendary Fuzz Face sounds
• Pedalboard friendly dimensions
• Controls for volume and fuzz
• Bright status LED
• 6.3 mm Jack inputs and output
• Easily accessible battery compartment
• 9V battery or the optionally available AC adapter
• Made in U.S.A.

The Fuzz Face is one of the most iconic pedals of all time, and its enclosure - inspired by the base of a mic stand - has hardly changed since its introduction in 1966.

The Fuzz Face Mini pedal line features legendary Fuzz Face tones in smaller, more pedalboard-friendly housings with several modern appointments: a bright status LED, an AC power jack and a convenient battery door. As with the original models, Fuzz Face Minis feature true bypass switching.

The FFM3 Jimi Hendrix features the same circuit as the full-sized JHF1, which features matched BC108 silicon transistors, designed to cover a range of Jimi fuzz tones, and uses a modern, compact printed circuit board approach for its construction. So FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini Distortion has the same circuit as the JHF1 in smaller housing, delivering the thick, smooth Fuzz Face tone that Jimi Hendrix made famous in a pedalboard-friendly size. Sounds good to us. If Hendrix is your jam, you really need to check out this mini fuzz/distortion pedal.

The Animals Pedal 'Fishing Is As Fun As Fuzz' (FIAFAF)is a versatile pedal with a classic fuzz/distortion boost sound. Unlike many others, the FIAFAF's tone knob is a standard tone control knob. Allowing you to dial in more of a classic distortion sound. The FIAFAF features standard right-angle input and output jacks. Not the bulky “switched” input/output jacks common on many other devices. So it's easier to fit on your pedal board and is less prone to accidental disconnection. The FIAFAF is an excellent choice for players seeking a warm and throaty fuzz sound.

The easy-to-find control knobs and simple yet beautifully designed enclosure are time-tested features that make The Fishing Is As Fun As Fuzz is a more practical and convenient version of classic pedals of old. It is more than capable of delivering your favorite sounds. It also excels at producing more unique fuzz tones.  With a wide range of control on tap, you can dial in everything from a vintage fuzz to a sweet modern tone.

A High-Gain Fuzz Pedal that will change your guitar's tone for the better. The FIAFAF will help you cut through the mix with ease and provide a weird, yet awesome tone. The FIAFAF will also allow you to get a crunchy, yet warm tone. All of this will be surprisingly quiet even at high gain levels. Built with a metal housing, three control knobs, and a foot pedal, this pedal will take your guitar from weak and wimpy to wild and manic.